Toronto Blueberry Buns

From: Katzen

On Jul 12, 2009

You know, when I looked at this recipe, I was worried if I could pull it off... fancy turnovers? In reality, though, it was very simple, and the previous reviewers are so right - the filling is so delicious! I did add a splash of lemon juice to highlight the blueberry flavour - I do this in other blueberry recipes, and did so when making blueberry jam last weekend. I'm glad I did, because while the before/after difference was subtle, it did further enhance the yummy filling. For the dough, I used 1 cup all purpose, 1 cup bread, and 1 cup whole wheat bread. Next time I make them, I will likely use white flour only, though. I sprinkled the buns with demerara sugar (on top of the egg wash.) I did sort of wonder if I could squeeze any more filling into them, though! I made a dozen, and also thought I could have managed to squeak out 16 or 20 if I wanted smaller buns. Great recipe, Sharon! Thank you! Made for Veg*n Swap 12.

From: TorontoCook

On Jul 29, 2008

I laughed out loud when I saw the name of the recipe, because I am from Toronto and i wanted to replicate the blueberry buns I remember my mother buying from Health Bread (which was unfortunately sold to Open Window and was never as good IMHO). I read the reviews and thought it was a lot of work to only make 8, so I changed the quantity to make 12. I am far from an experienced baker, but I thought the dough was too 'bready'; I remember the 'shell' of the buns being quite thin and tender. While making it it I thought it needed more liquid because 4 1/2 cups of flour were not being absorbed easily at all. ALso, when preparing yeast in other recipes I've usually had to add some sugar to activate the yeast. This recipe didn't call for it and I'm wondering if that made a difference?? The filling was lovely.

From: Studentchef

On Dec 30, 2007

These were so good, they didn't even last two days. I made them smaller so I could try to double them but I still only got 12 of them. I should double the recipe next time.

From: LuvMyWeim

On Sep 11, 2006

Wonderful!! Just like I remember from the OPen Window Bakery. My Mom used to get these all the time, until the bakery closed down Now I can make them myself!! Very easy to prepare, make sure not to overfill the buns or they will be tough to seal and the delicious filling will leak all over your baking pan. I lined my baking trays with parchment to make for an easy clean up. I would highly recommend these blueberry buns, thank you very much for sharing this wonderful recipe!